WGU D440 Study Guide Questions With Valid Solutions.
Define macronutrients - accurate answers-Nutrients required in large
amounts (carbs, fats, proteins)
Define micronutrients - accurate answers-nutrients required in smaller
amounts (vitamins and minerals)
Explain and give signs and symptoms of kwashiorkor - accurate answers-
Consumes adequate amount of energy but not enough protein or fats usually
because of famine or drought. Potbelly, MEAL - malnutrition, edema, anemia,
liver malfunction and skin lesions
Explain and give signs and symptoms of marasmus - accurate answers-Does
not consume enough energy or protein so the body starts to break down
muscle. Edema, loss of muscle tissue, "skin and bones", large eyes, bald
Explain and give signs and symptoms of obesity - accurate answers-Excessive
accumulation of body fat. High bp, heart disease, type ll diabetes, stroke
Explain and give signs and symptoms of anorexia - accurate answers-
Irrational fear of gaining weight. often self-induced malnutrition due to body
image. decreased bone density, amenorrhea, osteoporosis
Explain and give signs and symptoms of bulimia nervosa - accurate answers-
Binge eating and purging due to irrational fear of weight gain and body
dysmorphia. Vomiting
Explain and give signs and symptoms of pellagra - accurate answers-Dietary
deficiency of niacin (B3)
Diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia, death if untreated
Vitamin A deficiencies - accurate answers-Night blindness (nyctalopia)
Xeropthalmia (corneal damage)
Dry, scaly skin (hyperkeratosis)
Vitamin C deficiencies - accurate answers-scurvy, poor wound healing,
bleeding gums, lethargy
, iron deficiency - accurate answers-anemia, fatigue, poor growth
Iodine deficiency - accurate answers-goiter, cretinism, thyroid issues
Vitamin D deficiencies - accurate answers-rickets, osteomalacia, osteoporosis
Vitamin E deficiencies - accurate answers-Hemolytic Anemia (weakness;
fatigue)
Vitamin K deficiencies - accurate answers-decreased synthesis of clotting
factors, hemorrhaging
Treatment for malnutrition - accurate answers-Correcting diet, body fluid,
potassium, diluted milk with sugar
Health Eating Index - accurate answers-a measure that assesses how well a
diet meets the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) - accurate answers-set of recommended
intakes for each nutrient published by the Institute of Medicine
Protein- 60 mg/day
1/2 of all grains consumed should be whole grain products
my plate recommendations - accurate answers-make at least half of your plate
fruits and veggies of all colors and eat nutrient dense foods to meet dri's
bad fats are - accurate answers-saturated and trans fat (raises LDL
cholesterol)
Good fats are - accurate answers-monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats
(lowers LDL cholesterol)
DASH diet - accurate answers-Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, Low
in saturated fat, total fat, cholesterol, Rich in fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy,
Whole grains, poultry, fish, nuts, Reduced amounts of fats, red meats, sweets,
sugared beverages (up to 2300 mg sodium)
nutrient dense foods - accurate answers-Contains vitamins, minerals, complex
carbs, lean protein, and health fats
Define macronutrients - accurate answers-Nutrients required in large
amounts (carbs, fats, proteins)
Define micronutrients - accurate answers-nutrients required in smaller
amounts (vitamins and minerals)
Explain and give signs and symptoms of kwashiorkor - accurate answers-
Consumes adequate amount of energy but not enough protein or fats usually
because of famine or drought. Potbelly, MEAL - malnutrition, edema, anemia,
liver malfunction and skin lesions
Explain and give signs and symptoms of marasmus - accurate answers-Does
not consume enough energy or protein so the body starts to break down
muscle. Edema, loss of muscle tissue, "skin and bones", large eyes, bald
Explain and give signs and symptoms of obesity - accurate answers-Excessive
accumulation of body fat. High bp, heart disease, type ll diabetes, stroke
Explain and give signs and symptoms of anorexia - accurate answers-
Irrational fear of gaining weight. often self-induced malnutrition due to body
image. decreased bone density, amenorrhea, osteoporosis
Explain and give signs and symptoms of bulimia nervosa - accurate answers-
Binge eating and purging due to irrational fear of weight gain and body
dysmorphia. Vomiting
Explain and give signs and symptoms of pellagra - accurate answers-Dietary
deficiency of niacin (B3)
Diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia, death if untreated
Vitamin A deficiencies - accurate answers-Night blindness (nyctalopia)
Xeropthalmia (corneal damage)
Dry, scaly skin (hyperkeratosis)
Vitamin C deficiencies - accurate answers-scurvy, poor wound healing,
bleeding gums, lethargy
, iron deficiency - accurate answers-anemia, fatigue, poor growth
Iodine deficiency - accurate answers-goiter, cretinism, thyroid issues
Vitamin D deficiencies - accurate answers-rickets, osteomalacia, osteoporosis
Vitamin E deficiencies - accurate answers-Hemolytic Anemia (weakness;
fatigue)
Vitamin K deficiencies - accurate answers-decreased synthesis of clotting
factors, hemorrhaging
Treatment for malnutrition - accurate answers-Correcting diet, body fluid,
potassium, diluted milk with sugar
Health Eating Index - accurate answers-a measure that assesses how well a
diet meets the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) - accurate answers-set of recommended
intakes for each nutrient published by the Institute of Medicine
Protein- 60 mg/day
1/2 of all grains consumed should be whole grain products
my plate recommendations - accurate answers-make at least half of your plate
fruits and veggies of all colors and eat nutrient dense foods to meet dri's
bad fats are - accurate answers-saturated and trans fat (raises LDL
cholesterol)
Good fats are - accurate answers-monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats
(lowers LDL cholesterol)
DASH diet - accurate answers-Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, Low
in saturated fat, total fat, cholesterol, Rich in fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy,
Whole grains, poultry, fish, nuts, Reduced amounts of fats, red meats, sweets,
sugared beverages (up to 2300 mg sodium)
nutrient dense foods - accurate answers-Contains vitamins, minerals, complex
carbs, lean protein, and health fats
